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Vincent Capuano Obituary
Our loving father Vincent R. "Red" Capuano, 89, of Summit Township, Butler, was born into eternal life Tuesday.
He was born Aug. 19, 1920, to the late Anna Maria (Shialabba) and Vincent Capuano in the Brookline section of Pittsburgh, where he lived for 55 years. He then moved to Gibsonia where he owned the Cobble Shop for 20 years. He retired to Butler 15 years ago.
Vincent was a corporal in the Marine Corps during World War II, where he served in the South Pacific.
Vincent was a member of Saint Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Herman, where he was an usher. He also was a member of the Marine Corp League and the Tanglewood Senior Center.
Vincent loved to play cards, to go dancing with his friends and to garden.
Vincent is survived by his children, Father Vincent J. Capuano, S.J., Christopher F. Capuano, Mara Capuano Sluk, Timothy and Maryann Capuano, Elise (Capuano) and David Santi and daughter-in-law Cheryl Capuano.
He had a special loving relationship with all 11 grandchildren, Abigail L. Sluk, Andrew V. Sluk, Emily E. Sluk, Peter D. Sluk, Martin J. Sluk, Vincent S. Capuano, Timothy J. Capuano, Elizabeth Capuano, Nicholas A. Capuano, Ian E. Santi and Blaine D. Santi; and great-grandson, Steven Sluk.
Vincent was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret J. (Philips) Capuano; his second wife, Romaine (Waigan) Capuano; his sisters, Angelina Garofalo and Frances Cacica. and his brothers, Joe Capuano and Angelo Capuano.
CAPUANO - Friends of Vincent R. "Red" Capuano, who died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Martin Funeral Home, 429 Center Ave., A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Herman. Burial will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jesuit Mission Bureau, Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus, 8600 LaSalle Road, Suite 620, Towson, MD 21286-2014 (Argentine Mission).
More information is at www.martinfh.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vincent Capuano
January 26, 2010
Mara,
I am so sorry to hear the news about your father. I remember spending time at your house when we were in Girl Scouts and high school. Your Dad always treated everyone like they were one of his own. Such a dear man.
Please accept my sincere sympathies.
Marcy Omaits (Bartman)
January 22, 2010
I was saddened to hear the news of Uncle Red's death. I always thought Uncle Red was one of the sweetest men I knew. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Mary Jo (Welsh) O'Toole
January 22, 2010
Tim - I know how deep your loss is and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lynn Colley
Taryn Hines
January 21, 2010
Vinny,
Sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts.
The Slater Family
Jim, Joyce, Todd, Troy, Trent & Taryn
January 21, 2010
Tim - So very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Debbie & Joshua!
January 20, 2010
elise and the family my deepest sympathy. my thoughts and prayers are with you. your dad was a kind and special person. really enjoyed being around him he is at peace and with god now. god bless and take care. sandi lorenz caregiver
Luke Ruppel
January 20, 2010
Dear Father Capuano and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. "Mr. C" was a gentle kind soul with a big heart, and a true love of life. Take comfort knowing he is in God's hands and at peace.
Peace and love
God bless
Luke, Barb, and Matthew Ruppel
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